Laredo, Texas 78041
956 242-7937
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Monday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Contact our office today, for cosmetic dentistry in South Texas while you sleep.
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry in South Texas
Keeping patients as comfortable as possible during general or cosmetic dentistry treatment at our South Texas office is one of Dr. Gonzalez’s top priorities. Dr. Gonzalez believes that the best way to achieve a high level of dental health is by preventing problems before they happen, and the best way to prevent these problems is with regular visits to the dentist. By making patients feel comfortable at his office, Dr. Gonzalez knows he’s taking the first step towards reducing the anxiety they feel about coming to the dentist, which in turn is the first step towards getting patients to schedule regular check ups.
Offering sedation for general and cosmetic dentistry visits to our South Texas office is just one of the ways Dr. Gonzalez has proved himself uniquely capable of making your visit as pleasant as possible. We’ve included some frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry below. Read on, or call our office if you’d like to learn more.
Q: What is sedation dentistry?
A: Sedation dentistry is a visit to the dentist in which you are given a small pill to take an hour before your dental appointment. By the time you arrive in the office, you will be very drowsy. Our staff will escort you to the comfort room, cover you with a blanket, and make you feel as comfortable as possible. Once you’re situated, Dr. Gonzalez will take care of all your general or cosmetic dentistry needs at our South Texas office. When you wake up a few hours later, you’ll have had complete dental care without having felt a thing.
Q: Who is a good candidate for sedation dentistry?
A: People who have
- High anxiety level
- Difficulty getting numb
- A bad gag reflex
- Very sensitive teeth
- Complex dental problems
People who:
- Hate needles and shots
- Hate the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
- Are generally afraid of going to the dentist or embarrassed about their teeth
Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes! You take a small pill prior to treatment; no need for tubes or needles.
Q: Will I feel any pain?
A: No. You will feel nothing!
Q: Will I be unconscious?
A: No. You will be in a deeply relaxed state, and you will be responsive.
Q: Will I be monitored?
A: Yes. You will never be alone, and your vital signs will be monitored during the entire visit.
Q: How long will I be asleep?
A: Depending on your general or cosmetic dentistry needs at our South Texas office, from two to six hours.
Q: Does sedation dentistry have any advantages over traditional dentistry?
A: Besides the obvious advantage of being able to sleep while your work’s being done, with sedation dentistry, complex dental treatments or cosmetic dentistry procedures at our South Texas office can be completed in a single visit. Sedation dentistry is also ideal for patients who have trouble getting numb with local anesthetics during traditional dentistry.
Q: Will someone need to accompany me?
A: Yes. Due to the effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our cosmetic dentistry office in South Texas and home again.
Q: Does Dr. Gonzalez perform these kinds of procedures often?
A: All the time. Besides his impressive credentials in traditional dentistry, Dr. Gonzalez is a highly skilled, highly trained practitioner of sedation dentistry. He is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, he has trained with some of the world’s most prominent sedation dental specialists, and he spends at least 100 hours a year on further education and advanced training. Sedation dentistry is relatively simple, and Dr. Gonzalez has an excellent track record.
If you still have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact our office today!